ABOUT US

Lydia is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and New York State Licensed Behavior Analyst that specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorders and intellectual disabilities. Lydia has extensive experience supporting and teaching individuals with varying abilities across the lifespan. Lydia has specific training and strengths in teaching functional communication (including AAC, & ASL), adaptive living and community skill development, desensitization of phobias, vocational training and training colleagues and the parents of clients on the fundamentals of behavior modification.

Notably, Lydia has presented her Applied Behavior Analysis related research at international conferences. Lydia has also aided in the development of a behavior program for children with diverse needs at a school in Africa, where she trained the school's staff on the core concepts of ABA.  Lydia also enjoys working nationally and internationally as a direct-servicer to clients, where she has experienced the opportunity to continue to challenge and generalize her skills in situations she's never imagined (like on a beach, mountain or even an iceberg!)

Lydia believes in a natural-based therapeutic approach, making it her mission to provide services in a way that is interactive, engaging, and social. Lydia values happiness, communication, community/household and vocational training as the most essential skills for her clients to obtain. In addition, Lydia serves as an advocate and aspires all of her clients to embrace their individuality and be proud of their unique strengths and differences. Lydia instills this in her compassionate teaching, constant affirmations, and programming for client-led sessions.